By: Madi Hettich, Genevieve Avalani, Sydney Dinsmore, and Kat Atkinson Battle of El-Alamein By: Madi Hettich, Genevieve Avalani, Sydney Dinsmore, and Kat Atkinson

Battles of World War II Phony War - October 1939 Battle of the Atlantic - September 1939 Operation Barbarossa - June 1940 Battle of El-Alamein - July 1942 Operation Torch - November 1942 Operation Overlord - June 1944 Fall of Berlin - April 1945

Map the Battle of El Alamein

General Information the Battle of El Alamein Who: The axis led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel vs the allies led by General Claude Auchinleck and then later replaced by Bernard Montgomery What: Battles in North Africa for control of the the city of El Alamein in egypt. Where: Northern Africa When: july 1 1942- to july 27 1942(First battle), and October 23 1942 to November 4 1942 (second battle) Why: Allies stopping the Axis from gaining control of El Alamein in Egypt How: The allies received their equipment through the Suez while cutting off/ shortening the supplies to the axis down to one third. Worried the Axis decided to attack as quickly as they could knowing they were under equipped. Also, in preparation of this attack from the Axis the Allies planted land mines around the point of attack (Knowing where this was from Rommel's past tactics). Then in desperation Rommel sent out his tanks during a sandstorm helping with camouflage, though as soon as the storm was complete the Allies were able to bomb the tanks leaving the Axis hopeless causing them to retreat. The during the second battle “Operation Supercharge”, Rommel was helped by a sandstorm again but due to lack of men compared to the Allies the Axis had to retreat once again ultimately leading to the victory of the Allies.

Importance and Impact the Battle of El Alamein Hitler believed he would add Egypt to his empire but the allies defeated him. Allies victory caused German forces to step down from North Africa in 1943. Axis retreated in second battle even though hitler specified to battle until the last man standing. Germany lost many men.

Timeline the Battle of El Alamein August 1942 Auchinleck was replaced with Bernard Montgomery when in need of a victory for the Allies. October 23 1942 The second battle of El Alamein began “Operation lightfoot” November 4 1942 End of the battle of El Alamein. Allies victory. July 1st 1942 First battle of El Alamein July 27 1942 End of the first battle of el Alamein August of 1942, Allies cut Axis’s supplie retrieval down to one third of what was necessary. October 25 1942 Allies “mine-clearing” begins while battles continue.

By: Madi Hettich, Genevieve Avalani, Sydney Dinsmore, and Kat Atkinson Operation Torch By: Madi Hettich, Genevieve Avalani, Sydney Dinsmore, and Kat Atkinson

Operation Torch - Map

Operation Torch - General Information Who - Britain, America vs. Axis Powers What - Britain and America teamed up to invade Northern Africa and contain European expansion Where - Morocco and Algeria (French North Africa) When - November 8, 1942 - November 16, 1942 Why - To stop European expansion into Africa and relieve pressure on Russia forces that were suffering from anti-communist movements by Germany. They additionally wanted to liberate Africa How - Before the invasion, the Allies dropped thousands of leaflets in North Africa promoting the Allies’ cause and hoping to persuade the Vichy and natives to cooperate before landing on their shores

Operation Torch - Importance and Impact Germany expanded into France, thus expanding their empire Hitler broke his agreement at the Munich Conference with France by expanding into their territory France turned against Germany resulting in Germany losing an ally The Vichy French also joined with the Allies against Germany

Operation Torch - Timeline Sept. 1- 30, 1942 Finalization of Allies plans to invade German territory Nov. 8, 1942 Allies tangle with Vichy French Nov. 10-11, 1942 Vichy French cease fire on the Allies Nov. 30, 1942 Allies invasion halts due to German resistance Nov. 8, 1942 Allied forces reach the North African shores Nov. 9, 1942 French defenses unexpectedly oppose the Allies Nov. 15-18, 1942 The use of paratroopers and air attacks are used

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True or False Game If you think it is… TRUE - stand FALSE - sit in chair

Question One: In the Battle of El-Alamein, Rommel led the Allies.

Question Two: The Battle of El-Alamein took place in Northern Africa.

Question Three: In the Battle of El-Alamein, the Allies wanted to stop the Axis from gaining control of France.

Question Four: In the Battle of El-Alamein, Hitler requested that his armies battle until there is one last man standing.

Question Five: The Allies were victorious in the Battle of El-Alamein.

Question Six: In Operation Torch, Britain and America teamed up to invade Germany.

Question Seven: The goal of Operation Torch was to stop European expansion into Africa.

Question Eight: In Operation Torch, the Allies did not want the Vichy and natives of Northern Africa to cooperate.

Question Nine: As a result of Operation Torch, France and Germany maintained their agreement at the Munich Conference (remained Allies).

Question Ten: The Allies promoted Operation Torch by dropping leaflets in North Africa.